Description
Sizzling Pad See Ew brings Bangkok street flavors straight to your kitchen with wide rice noodles dancing in a savory sauce. Fragrant wok-charred edges and tender chicken create an irresistible Thai classic you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 cup thinly sliced chicken breast or tofu (240 grams)
Vegetables:
- 1 cup broccoli florets (150 grams)
- 1 cup julienned carrots (150 grams)
Noodles and Seasonings:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) wide rice noodles
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil (for sauteing)
Instructions
- Prepare wide rice noodles according to package directions, ensuring they reach al dente texture. Carefully drain and reserve for later use.
- Create a harmonious sauce by whisking low-sodium soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and brown sugar in a small mixing vessel until thoroughly integrated.
- Warm a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat, introducing cooking oil to create a sizzling surface.
- Introduce chicken or tofu, searing until achieving a golden-brown exterior and ensuring complete internal cooking.
- Toss broccoli florets and julienned carrots into the pan, stir-frying for approximately 3 minutes to maintain vibrant color and crisp-tender consistency.
- Gently fold the prepared rice noodles into the vegetable and protein mixture, carefully coating with the previously prepared sauce.
- Continue stirring and tossing ingredients for an additional 1-2 minutes to allow flavors to meld and noodles to absorb the sauce completely.
- Transfer the aromatic pad see ew to serving plates, garnishing with finely chopped green onions for a fresh, herbaceous finish.
Notes
- Noodle Perfection: Choose fresh wide rice noodles for the most authentic texture, avoiding dry or brittle noodles that might break during stir-frying.
- Quick Stir-Fry Technique: Ensure your wok or skillet is screaming hot before adding ingredients to achieve that signature wok hei caramelized flavor and prevent soggy noodles.
- Protein Flexibility: Swap chicken for tofu, tempeh, or shrimp to accommodate different dietary preferences and create delicious variations of this classic Thai dish.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Replace traditional soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to make the recipe completely gluten-free without sacrificing rich umami flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg